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M y this post is dedicated to my friend " P ooja", who is an excellent cook, and make amazingly delicious food. Mango Rice is a one of th e dishes which I tried at her place, when I was visiting her. It is one of the frequently made dish of rice i n every household in South India. People of South India sta rts making it , as soon as raw mango is available in Markets. Raw Mango has lots of health benefits.  It is sour in taste , and is generally green in color.  The cent er of the fruit has a single seed, which is oblong and flat.  The raw mango is highly appreciated for its nutritional value. T hey are excellent source of Vitamin C .   Raw mangoes are also good source of V itamin B complex , that are beneficial to maintain good health.  Due to the presence of vitamin C, they are highly beneficial in strengthening immune system. It helps in throwing away from all waste products from the body. There are few more recipes of raw Mang...

Navratri is one of those festivals in India, which is celebrated by about 80 % of the citizen. In this festival, many worshipers, do fasting for first and eighth day of the festival. Some do it for all 9 days, and eat proper food and grains on the 10th day. And in many families, they do not eat and cook Garlic and Onions for the 9 days. I even knew some people, who do fasting for the whole day, and eat complete food including grain, one time at a day mostly after sunset. Some people only eats fruits and some dishes on these 9 days, which are made of sago (sabudana), Makhana, potatoes, etc. Here, is one of the recipe of Sabudana cooked with potatoes and peanuts. It's filling as well as give enough nutrition for the meal. Ingredients for 2 people- Sago (Sabudana) - 3 Handful Rock Salt (sendha namak) to taste                             ...

It was Friday evening, and I went for a grocery shopping. It was a sudden plan, so I was not prepared as usual. Generally, when we have to go out for any reason, I prepare dinner in advance, as I prefer my family to eat at home, as much as possible. Eating at home is always different from eating outside, as food prepared at home is much more healthy and nutritious. Now, this evening I was not prepared, and I didn't even wanted to eat anything out. So, was planning what to make which can be quick, delicious and easy to make. We went with 1 of our family friends. Our friends told us, they will cook something different and it will be healthy and will be ready in 18-20 minutes. I was not sure, but thought of giving it a try. By the time, I arranged my groceries they brought a bowl filled with " White Cream Spinach Pasta ". And believe me it was so delicious, I couldn't resist of making it again on Saturday Morning. So, here is the recipe for you guys to try- Ingre...

My mother's special recipe of Cauliflower's pickle is here. As Kids when we didn't like any vegetables in dinner, we use to take Cauliflower Pickle as a side dish. Every Winter and on alternate weeks, my mom prepares a batch of cauliflower's pickle or mixed vegetables pickle ( which mostly contains beans, cauliflower and carrots). It lasts for about 10 days, and is ready to eat in 1 day, but tastes mush better if eaten after 2-3 days. My Mom's recipe, loved by us, is here for you guys to try, and fell in love with Cauliflower all over again. Ingredients - Cauliflower - 18-20 small florets Mustard Oil - 1 bowl Fennel seeds- 5 tbsp Mustard Seeds - 5 tbsp Coriander seeds - 5 tbsp Salt to taste Red Chilli Powder - 2tbsp White Vinegar - 3 tbsp Turmeric Powder - 2 tbsp Directions - Cauliflower Florets Boil Cauliflower in an open vessel, till it turns little soft ( it should not be completely done, it should be little hard). Transfer the Cauliflo...

In India, on auspicious day of festivals many people do not eat Onion and Garlic's. When I got married, it became really tough job for me as my family do not eat onion and garlic in festivals. I use to think, it's not possible to make curry without onion, and so always preferred to make dry vegetables. Few months back, I met a very dear girl - Madhuri, and in a small conversation, very casually she told me her mother's trick of making curries, as they don't eat garlic, and onion only on specific days. Believe me this trick really works. And I got to know, being non Onion- garlic eater, is not tough. And no one, ever gets to know, that it doesn't have Onion and Garlic, until and unless you tell them. Ingredients -  Potato - 10 ( small) Cabbage - 1 small cup Tomato - 1/2 big (chopped) Salt to taste Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder - 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder -  1/2 tsp Cumin Powder - 1 tsp Cumin seeds- 1 tsp Aamchur Powder - 1tsp Cooking ...

Saraswati Puja is also known as Vasant Panchami. This is a Hindu festival. And on this very day, hindus worship goddess Saraswati for Knowledge, music, art and culture. In Hindu religion, it is believed that Goddess Saraswati , the hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts and science, who is also the companion of Brahma, and is also revered as his Shakti (power). It was with her knowledge, that Brahma created the universe. She is a part of trinity "Saraswati", "Lakshmi" and "Parvati". All the three forms help trinity "Brahma", "Vishnu" and "Shiva" in the creation, maintenance and destruction of the Universe. In India, many people believe if the kids write their first word on this very day, they will do well in their life and career. Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words, Brahmins are invited for lunch, ancestor worship is performed and most educational institutions organiz...

Hello All, Day before yesterday, we went to walmart, and my little 1 had a new demand. Out of blue, she started asking me cupcake liners. I thought ok, she wanted to play something with these liners, so got a pack for her of her choice. This is the one she chooses for herself. It was still ok for me. The Actual demand started, when we reached home, " Mamma, I want to make cupcake. I know u r tired, but don't you worry, I will make it myself. I have an idea, and we can work accordingly." It is her idea to make Apple-Almond cupcake. She also did 1 trick, she told me as she don't like apple, why not grind them and put them in the batter. She even told me, it will be easy way to give apple to the kids, who do not like apple but love cupcakes. I liked the idea, but instead of grinding them I thought grating the apples will taste much better. So, here is the recipe for you guys. Enjoy.. Ingredients for 7 cupcakes -  All purpose Flour - 2 small cups Milk Pow...